FAQ
How much does an electrician charge per hour in Spain?
An electrician in Spain charges 30 to 45 euros an hour in 2026, with a national average close to 35 euros, and in Seville the average is between 29 and 35 euros. Travel, 15 to 30 euros, and materials are usually charged on top. These are guide prices, excluding 21 % VAT.
Electrician hourly rate in Spain: real ranges
An electrician’s hourly rate depends on the area, the type of work and whether it is an emergency. These are the references published in 2025 and 2026, as a guide and excluding VAT (add 21 % VAT):
| Reference | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| General range in Spain | 15 to 75 €, with an average of about 35 € |
| 2026 price guides | 30 to 40 € |
| Most quoted market range in 2026 | 30 to 45 € |
| Seville average | 29 to 35 € |
Emergencies are not charged by the hour but with a higher call-out price.
What the hourly rate covers and what it does not
It covers: the electrician’s work and the use of their tools and test equipment.
It does not usually cover:
- Travel, 15 to 30 euros.
- Materials: switches and sockets, cable, breakers, boxes.
- The boletín (electrical certificate) and official fees, if the job needs them.
- Surcharges for nights, weekends or public holidays.
Questions worth asking first
- Do you charge for full hours or for fractions?
- Is travel included or extra?
- How do you charge for materials?
- Does the price include VAT (IVA)?
When to pay by the hour and when to ask for a fixed price
Paying by the hour makes sense for fault finding, when nobody knows how long it will take to find the problem. For everything else a fixed price is better. Small jobs (hanging lights, changing switches, fitting brackets) are quoted at roughly 30 to 50 euros per job, and grouping several into one visit makes each one cheaper because you only pay travel once. You will find these jobs under small electrical jobs.
How to avoid surprises on the invoice
- Get the hourly rate and the travel charge in writing before the visit.
- If the electrician comes and does not repair, that travel charge can be billed as long as you were told in advance.
- Insist on an invoice with hours and materials itemised.
When to call an electrician
For any work on the fixed installation, and especially if you need a boletín, which only a registered installation company can sign. A comparison of the most requested jobs in Seville, Spain is on our prices page. More answers in our FAQ.
Related services
Extra sockets and lights
We install extra sockets in your apartment in Seville, Spain where you now use power strips, new light points, two-way switches, USB, data and TV sockets, and new lines for appliances that need them. It is one of the jobs most requested when moving into a new-build home or rearranging the furniture.
Light fitting installation
A lighting electrician in Seville, Spain to hang your pendant lights, ceiling lights, wall lights and designer fittings: we fix them securely to the ceiling or wall, connect them with their earth and check that everything works. It is the job most requested when moving into a new home, because new builds in Spain are handed over without light fittings.
24-hour emergency electrician
An emergency electrician in Seville, Spain for when the power goes off, the RCD trips, there is a burning smell or a socket sparks. We come out at any hour, find the fault, give you the price before repairing anything and leave the installation safe.
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Need an electrician in Seville, Spain?
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